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This 3-day short Wildlife Safari explores one of Tanzania’s top game parks on the well-loved Northern Safari Circuit – Serengeti National Park! Beginning and ending in Arusha, this safari travels to Tanzania’s ultimate safari destination – the Serengeti National Park.
The Serengeti stretches 14,763 square km (5,700 square miles) stretching North to Kenya and bordering Lake Victoria to the West. Established in 1951, it gets its name from the Masaai word Siringet meaning ‘Endless Plain’.
The distance from Arusha is 325 km and the drive takes around eight hours. En route, we stop at Olduvai Gorge, the “cradle of mankind,” where the Leakey family uncovered the fossil of Homo habilis, who lived 1.75 million years ago. Our next stop is at Nabi Gate, the entrance to Serengeti National Park where we have our lunch boxes.
As we travel the southern Serengeti Plains open up before us, en-route to our next camp in the Serengeti. This scenic journey reveals the vast rolling plains of Serengeti dotted by rocky hills called “Kopjes” (inselbergs). The Serengeti aptly derives its name from “Siringitu”, the Maasai word for endless plain.
The plains of the southern Serengeti truly appear to stretch on infinitely, providing prime hunting territory for Africa’s big cats, especially cheetahs. Late afternoon, we arrive at our camp/ lodge in Serengeti Park. Serengeti optional accommodation includes Serengeti Serena Safari Lodge, Mbalageti Serengeti Lodge, Meliá Serengeti Lodge or Seronera Wildlife Lodge.
The whole of day two is spent game viewing on the game-rich plains of Serengeti National Park, Tanzania’s premier safari destination. We explore top areas for sighting wildlife, visiting the best viewpoints to get fantastic photos, and enjoying the scenic landscapes, teeming with animals.
Serengeti animals include the Big Five (Lions, Leopards, Rhinos, Cape Buffalo, and Elephant), Wildebeest, Thomson’s Gazelle, Zebra, Giraffe, Eland, Topi, Kongoni, Impala, and other Antelope. It is also home to Cheetah, Wild Dogs, Jackals, Foxes, and Hyenas.
The over a million wildebeest that form the main show in the breathtaking annual Great Migration is usually preceded by over a million Zebra, and followed by almost half a million Gazelles. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Night two is spent at the same camp/ lodge in the Serengeti again.
Serengeti activities include bird watching, guided nature walks, wildebeest migration experience, and hot air balloon safaris (extra cost).
On the last morning of day 3, we enjoy breakfast at our lodge/ camp before departing by road to Arusha/ Moshi and enjoy packed lunch along the way. Keep a lookout for wildebeest, zebra, and the occasional lion, cheetah, or leopard roaming in the plains.
Our magical 3 day Serengeti road Safari comes to a close in the evening upon our arrival in Arusha.
Serengeti National Park Highlights | What to Do and See
Serengeti Visitor Center: The Serengeti Visitor Centre is worth a stop for its self-guided walking path that provides informative signs and exhibits about the history of the Serengeti, its ecosystem, and its wildlife.
The Serengeti’s Great Migration: Throughout the year huge herds of Wildebeest and Zebra move in a clockwise direction around the vast plains, searching for fresh grazing grounds.
Witnessing the migration in the Serengeti is really as good as it gets in terms of your Tanzania Safari.
Serengeti daytime game drives: The main attraction here is the wildlife. Serengeti National Park houses a huge population of large mammals, including Giraffes, Baboons, Elephants, Hippos, and, of course, Lions.
You’ll also come across more than 500 species of birds, most notably, ostriches.
When you tire of gazing at grazers, head to Moru Kopjes to mingle with rhinos or to the Retina Hippo Pool to watch these massive mammals splash about.
Serengeti Balloon Safaris: There are no words that can do the experience of floating over the Serengeti justice.” Get a birds-eye view of the park as you ride alongside the sun.
The flight lasts about an hour, after which passengers gather around a table, surrounded by the park’s lush plains, for an “Out of Africa” English-style breakfast.
Safari Itinerary in Summary
Day 1: Arusha/ Moshi – Drive to the Serengeti National Park
Day 2: Full Day in the Serengeti National Park
Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Drive to Arusha/ Moshi
Safari Itinerary in Detail
Day 1: Arusha/ Moshi – Drive to the Serengeti National Park
0700 Hours: Depart Arusha/ Moshi town after breakfast and drive to the Serengeti National park. The distance is 325 km and the drive takes around 8 hours.
En-route, we stop at Olduvai Gorge, the “cradle of mankind,” where the Leakey family uncovered the fossil of Homo habilis, who lived 1.75 million years ago.
1300 Hours: We arrive at the Nabi Gate the entrance to Serengeti National Park where we have our lunch boxes.
1400 Hours: We proceed on a game drive en-route to our accommodations. Serengeti National Park is undoubtedly the best-known wildlife sanctuary in the world, unequaled for its natural beauty and scientific value.
With more than two million wildebeest, half a million Thomson’s gazelle, and a quarter of a million zebra, it has the greatest concentration of plains game in Africa.
The Wildebeest and Zebra moreover form the star cast of a unique spectacular – the annual Serengeti migration.
Aside from the wildebeest migration, you will see a huge population of large mammals, including Giraffes, Baboons, Elephants, Hippos, and, of course, Lions.
You’ll also come across more than 500 species of birds, most notably, ostriches.
1800 Hours: We arrive at our accommodations.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Grumeti Tented Camp, Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp, Asanja Africa Luxury Tented Camp
Mid Range Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Fort Ikoma bushcamp, Lobo Wildlife Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Seronera Campsite, Lobo Campsite, Ndabaka Campsite, Ikoma Campsite
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Full Day in the Serengeti National Park
0800 Hours: After breakfast, you will proceed for a morning game drive in the Serengeti National Park.
You have good chances of seeing Lions and other big cats such as Leopards and Cheetahs in the Seronera Valley. During the migration season, you will see hundreds of Wildebeests and Zebras.
1300 Hours: After lunch at a picnic site in the middle of the Serengeti National Park.
1400 Hours: Continue with a game drive. Serengeti National Park houses a huge population of large mammals, including Giraffes, Baboons, Elephants, Hippos, and, of course, Lions.
You’ll also come across more than 500 species of birds, most notably, ostriches.
1800 Hours: Return back to your accommodations in the Serengeti National Park.
Accommodation Options:
Luxury Accommodation: Grumeti Tented Camp, Kirawira Luxury Tented Camp, Asanja Africa Luxury Tented Camp
Mid Range Accommodation: Seronera Wildlife Lodge, Fort Ikoma bushcamp, Lobo Wildlife Lodge
Budget Accommodation: Seronera Campsite, Lobo Campsite, Ndabaka Campsite, Ikoma Campsite
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Serengeti National Park – Drive to Arusha/ Moshi
0800 Hours: Today we enjoy breakfast at our lodge/ camp before departing by road to Arusha/ Moshi.
1300 Hours: We enjoy our packed lunch along the way to Arusha.
1800 Hours: Arrive back in Arusha. Transfer to your hotel. Our 3 Days 2 Nights Serengeti National Park Safari Tanzania Tour comes to a close.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch}
3 Days 2 Nights Serengeti National Park Safari Tanzania Tour Prices
3 Days 2 Nights Serengeti National Park Safari Tanzania Tour Rates Includes:
Extensive Game drives + Mineral water during tour + All meals included while on safari + Professional experienced driver-guide + All applicable Game Park entrance fees + Guaranteed window seating with an open-top + Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water + Accommodations of your choice in the Serengeti National Park & All ground transport whilst on safari in a comfortable 4×4 safari Land cruiser/ Rover
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 2 to 12 Years |
| 1st January 2022 | 31st December 2022 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
* This tour departs daily and also private departures are available
3 Days 2 Nights Serengeti National Park Safari Tanzania Tour Does Not Include:
* International Airfare
* Accommodation in Arusha or Moshi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional driver-guide
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary